2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN towing

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
The “ Scheduled ” maintenance services, listed in bold
type must be done at the times or mileages specified to
assure the continued proper functioning of the emission
control system. These, and all other maintenance services
included in this manual, should be done to provide best
vehicle performance and reliability. More frequent main-
tenance may be needed for vehicles in severe operating
conditions such as dusty areas and very short trip
driving.
Inspection and service also should be done any time a
malfunction is suspected.
NOTE: Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emis-
sion control devices and systems on your vehicle may be
performed by any automotive repair establishment or
individual using any automotive part which has been
certified pursuant to U.S. EPA or, in the State of Califor-
nia, California Air Resources Board regulations. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
There are two maintenance schedules that show the
required service for your vehicle.
First is Schedule “ B ” . It is for vehicles that are operated
under the conditions that are listed below and at the
beginning of the schedule.
• Day or night temperatures are below 32 ° F(0 ° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling.
• Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90 ° F (32 ° C).
• Trailer towing. 448 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
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SCHEDULE “ B ”
Follow schedule “ B ” if you usually operate your vehicle
under one or more of the following conditions. Change
the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 60,000
miles (96 000 km) if the vehicle is usually operated under
one or more of the conditions marked with an  .
• Day or night temperatures are below 32 ° F(0 ° C).
• Stop and go driving.
• Extensive engine idling. • Driving in dusty conditions.
• Short trips of less than 10 miles (16 km).
• More than 50% of your driving is at sustained high
speeds during hot weather, above 90 ° F (32 ° C).
• Trailer towing. 
• Taxi, police, or delivery service (commercial ser-
vice). 
• Off-road or desert operation. SCHEDULE “ B ” 451
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Miles 138, 000 141, 000 144, 000 147, 000 150, 000
(Kilometers) (230 000) (235 000) (240 000) (245 000) (250 000)
Inspect the tie rod ends and boot seals. X
Inspect the PCV valve and replace as necessary.* X
Replace the air conditioning filter. X
* This maintenance is recommended by the manufacture
to the owner but is not required to maintain the emis-
sions warranty.
‡ This maintenance is not required if previously replaced.
 This maintenance is required only for police, taxi,
limousine type operation, or trailer towing. Inspection and service should also be performed anytime
a malfunction is observed or suspected. Retain all re-
ceipts.462 SCHEDULE “ B ”
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Compass Variance ....................... 160
Computer, Trip/Travel .................... 162
Console, Overhead ....................... 158
Console, Removable ................... 184,185
Contract, Service ........................ 476
Coolant Pressure Cap ..................... 418
Cooling System ......................... 416
Adding Coolant (Antifreeze) .............. 418
Coolant Capacity ...................... 443
Coolant Level ...................... 416,419
Disposal of Used Coolant ................ 419
Drain, Flush, and Refill .................. 417
Inspection ........................... 419
Points to Remember .................... 420
Pressure Cap ......................... 418
Radiator Cap ......................... 418
Selection of Coolant (Antifreeze) ...... 417,443,444
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .............. 155
Cruise Light ........................... 211 Cup Holder ......................... 177,432
Customer Assistance ..................... 474
Daytime Running Lights ................... 145
Dealer Service .......................... 400
Defroster, Rear Window ................... 300
Defroster, Windshield ................ 84,279,290
Diagnostic System, Onboard ................ 398
Dimmer Control ........................ 144
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission ................. 426
Oil (Engine) .......................... 401
Disabled Vehicle Towing ................... 391
Disarming, Theft System ................... 27
Disposal
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) ............... 419
Engine Oil ........................... 405
Domelight ............................. 144
Door Ajar Light ......................... 205 INDEX 485
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Hitches
Trailer Towing ........................ 353
HomeLink  (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 167
Hood Release .......................... 141
Hook, Coat ............................ 189
Hoses ............................. 421,424
Ignition
Key ................................. 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 16
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 13
Indicator, Traction Control ................. 210
Infant Restraint .......................... 70
Information Center ...................... 163
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 163
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 90
Instrument Cluster ................. 202,203,204
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 201
Instrument Panel Lens Cleaning ............. 432 Integrated Child Seat ...................... 69
Integrated Power Module .................. 434
Interior Appearance Care .................. 430
Interior Lights ....................... 143,144
Intermittent Wipers (Delay Wipers) ..... 149,296,298
Introduction ............................. 4
Jack Location .................. 370,372,382,383
Jack Operation .................... 368,372,383
Jacking Instructions ................... 372,383
Jump Starting .......................... 387
Key, Programming ........................ 15
Key, Replacement ........................ 15
Key, Sentry (Immobilizer) ................... 13
Key-In Reminder ......................... 13
Keyless Entry System ...................... 20
Keys ................................. 12
Knee Bolster ............................ 59 INDEX 489
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Rear Air Conditioning ................. 282,291
Rear Cup Holder ........................ 179
Rear Heater ............................ 282
Rear Seat Removal .................... 133,135
Rear Seating Flexibility ................. 138,139
Rear Window Defroster ................... 300
Rear Window Features .................... 296
Rear Wiper/Washer ................... 297,298
Rearview Mirrors ........................ 90
Reclining Front Seats ..................... 120
Recreational Towing ................... 363,392
Reminder, Seat Belt ....................... 52
Remote Control ......................... 258
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ................. 20
Remote Sound System (Radio) Controls ........ 270
Removable Floor Console ............... 184,185
Replacement Keys ........................ 15
Replacement Parts ....................... 400
Replacement Tires ....................... 335 Reporting Safety Defects ................... 477
Restraint, Head ......................... 119
Restraints, Child ....................... 69,76
Restraints, Infant ......................... 70
Rocking Vehicle When Stuck ................ 390
Roof Rack (Luggage Rack) ................. 190
Rotation, Tires .......................... 341
Safety Checks Inside Vehicle ................. 83
Safety Checks Outside Vehicle ............... 84
Safety Defects, Reporting .................. 477
Safety, Exhaust Gas ....................... 37
Safety Information, Tire ................... 320
Safety Tips ............................. 83
Satellite Radio .......................... 266
Satellite Radio Antenna ................... 269
Schedule, Maintenance .................... 448
Seat Belt Maintenance .................... 432
Seat Belt Reminder ....................... 52494 INDEX

Theft System (Security Alarm) ............... 26
Tilt Steering Column ..................... 150
Tire and Loading Information Placard ......... 324
Tire Identification Number (TIN) ............. 323
Tire Markings .......................... 320
Tire Safety Information .................... 320
Tires ............................ 84,328,479
Aging (Life of Tires) .................... 335
Air Pressure .......................... 328
Alignment ........................... 336
Chains .............................. 339
Changing ............................ 368
Compact Spare ........................ 332
Flat Changing ........................ 377
General Information .................... 328
High Speed .......................... 330
Inflation Pressures ..................... 329
Jacking ........................ 368,369,381
Life of Tires .......................... 335 Load Capacity ..................... 324,325
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) ........... 337
Quality Grading ....................... 479
Radial .............................. 331
Replacement ......................... 335
Rotation ............................. 341
Safety ........................... 320,328
Sizes ............................... 321
Snow Tires ........................... 340
Spare Tire ......................... 371,382
Spinning ............................ 333
Tread Wear Indicators ................... 334
Tongue Weight/Trailer Weight .............. 356
Towing ............................... 350
Disabled Vehicle ....................... 391
Guide .............................. 353
Recreational ....................... 363,392
Weight .............................. 353
Traction Control ................... 150,210,318 INDEX 497
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Traction Control Switch ................. 150,318
Trailer Towing .......................... 350
Cooling System Tips .................... 363
Hitches ............................. 353
Minimum Requirements ................. 358
Trailer and Tongue Weight ................ 356
Wiring .............................. 361
Trailer Towing Guide ..................... 353
Trailer Weight .......................... 353
Transaxle ............................. 309
Automatic ........................... 309
Operation ........................... 309
Overdrive ........................... 312
Selection of Lubricant ................ 425,445
Transmission ........................... 424
Automatic ........................... 424
Filter ............................... 427
Fluid ............................ 425,445
Transmitter Battery Service (Remote Keyless Entry) . 25 Transmitter, Garage Door Opener (HomeLink  ) . . 167
Transmitter Programming (Remote Keyless Entry) . 23
Transmitter, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ........ 20
Transporting Pets ........................ 78
Tread Wear Indicators .................... 334
Trip Odometer .......................... 211
Trip Odometer Reset Button ................ 212
Turn Signals ................... 147,205,439,441
Uniform Tire Quality Grades ................ 479
Universal Joints ......................... 413
Universal Transmitter ..................... 167
Unleaded Gasoline ....................... 342
Untwisting Procedure, Seat Belt .............. 49
Vanity Mirrors ........................... 93
Variance, Compass ....................... 160
Vehicle Certification Label ................. 348
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ............ 6498 INDEX